SOCCER IN GISBORNE

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXIV, Issue 19332, 24 May 1937, Page 14

SOCCER IN GISBORNE

UNITED GAIN THE HONORS

INTERESTING GAME United . 2 goals Wanderers . l goal I'uited gained the honours in an interesting game with Scottish Wanderers on -No. 1 ground at the didders Load Ueserve on Saturday, when the Poverty Bay Football -Association's competitions were continued, lint towards the close Wanderers should have made more use of their chances and conic out on level terms at least. Poi Wanderers McLachlaii kept a. good goal, while tin- barks played strongly. Wilson being outstanding. The halves wen- a hard-working trio, Heath taking the eye with cool and heady play. Crawford seems to be coming back to Ids old form again. The best of the forwards was Watt, but the younger players with more experience should soon prove distinctly useful.

In United's side Bridge did ail that ,vas asked of him in goal, while llibbert and Evans were a stout pair of defenders. The half-back, Hill, and Mc.'alliiiu played their usual .sound games, iiul tin- chief credit must, go to Houghlon, who is showing a marked improvement every match, and judging by the energy hi' puis into it he must, be "Very lit. The forwards were useful without being brilliant, but the goal scored hv Samson was a real gem. First Goal to United United kicked off. Barbour sending Callaghan away for Watt to intercept and put his right wing in motion. They threatened danger until Evans gave them the right about. Play was of an even nature, each side invading each other's goal in burn. Burns and Samson, combining ;nicely. were .'prominent for Cited, and were in the danger zone when Miller cleared in the nick of time. Soon afterwards Wanderers had a narrow escape when Hill placed the ball to Burns, who crossed for Callaghan. coming in fast, 'to gather the ball anil hi! the far post, with his parting effort. The rebound went to Samson, who shot, straight into MeLachlan's hands. Wanderers, through Jarvie, next made inroads into United's half and Watt and Jury made progress, the former having a shot. which Bridge, took cleanly. Play kept, in mid-field for a time until Hill tried a speculator, which just, cleared the bar. Wanderers' right wing came into the picture with a sparkling run. but McCalluin, who was playing well in opposition, cut in and transferred play. Wanderers were soon attacking again, mainly through Heath's good leading up work, and Hibbert and Evans were hard put. to it to clear their lines. J. Watt had a shot, which Bridge smartly saved, and a long kick went to Callaghan, who made headway on United's left before transferring to H. MacCallum. who shot across the goal. Burns meeting it on the other wing and flashing it. back for Barbour to snap it up and open the score. Keen Tussle Continues Not long afterwards United scored again. Barbour passing to Samson, who sent in a beautiful goal from 20yds. range, the ball going Well out of McLachlan's reach, t nited were having most ol the play now and Barbour just missed the goat when lie was to the i'ore in a brisk attack. Houghton Was putting in a lot, ol work at right half, his spoiling tactics unsettling the opposition, for Wanderers Ha/.ell eluded the defence and tested Bridge with a lowshot. McLachlaii at the other end had i good save when a strong shot from Burns was saved at the foot of the post. vVanderers then were within an ace ol scoring when Crawford shot anil Bridge saved rather luckily by kicking away. Half-time tame with the score United 2, Wanderers nil.

On the resumption Wanderers strove hard to make up the leeway, Jarvie being prominent witfi fine opening up work, uul under sustained pressure United eon cded a penalty. Wilson took the spot kick and made no mistake. Wanderers .vere all out for the equaliser now, Watt leading a raid which forced a corner from which nothing accrued. Hill got his side out of difficulties by a strong 'learan.ee which led to a counter-attack in which Barbour and Samson had shots at goal well saved by McLacblai,. Burns and Houghton also got within range, but were sent hack. Crawford then broke away for Wanderers and only the close attention of llibbert saved Vhat might have been a score, for Crawford was forced to shoot into Bridge's hands.

Play ran mostly in Wanderers favour towards the end. lint they failed to get the equaliser for "which they tried hard, and which was due on the run ot play. The whistle went with the score United two. Wanderers one.

The teams were :—United. —Bridge, Hibbert, Evans, Houghton, Hill, MeTallinn, Burns. Samson, Barbour, Cal'aghnn, and 11. McCallum. Scottish Wanderers.-McLaclilan. Miller, Wilson. Quiim. Jarvie. Heath. Ha/.ell, Watt, lurv. Crawford, and MeFadyen. The referee was Mr. V. (')lnev.